AIR200 - Global Capitalism and Power
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| Year | 2018 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | Steven Slaughter |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | AIR236 |
| Contact hours: | Campus: 1 x 1 hour class per week and 1 x 1 hour seminar per week Cloud (online): Learning experiences are via CloudDeakin |
Content
This unit considers how the field of global political economy helps comprehend the crises and problems facing the contemporary operation of global capitalism. It considers the key agents, structures and institutions which shape global capitalism. The unit critically examines key political and ethical problems such as global financial crises, global poverty, corporate power, climate change and unaccountable global governance.
Assessment
Presentation 20%
Class Exercise, 1500 words, 30%
Research Essay, 2000 words, 50%